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"Kabocha Squash", 5x7, oil on canvas, © Nelia Harper
20 Sep 2017

Kabocha Squash Study – Day 20 Strada Easel Challenge

Some days are just too beautiful to sit indoors.  Today was one of those days.  Since I didn’t have enough time to drive to a painting location today, I set up my easel on the back deck.  Another scouting trip around the house procured a miniature Kabocha squash. I placed it … Read More

30 day challenge, color study, from life, kabocha, squash, still life, strada easel
"Orange Gourd", 5x7, oil on canvas, © Nelia Harper
19 Sep 2017

Return of the Gourd – Days 17-19 – Strada Easel Challenge

Day 19 – “Return of the Gourd” aka – Study in Orange I had my day planned out, and then weather happened.  (Ha!)  Yesterday, I started a 12×9 painting of flowers in a hanging basket. The window of light is limited to about 2 hours before the flowers are completely shaded.  … Read More

30in30, challenge, color study, gourd, orange, strada easel, stradaeasel

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